Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, 30348-30349 [2016-11466]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 30348 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 94 / Monday, May 16, 2016 / Notices the maximum calculated fault currents available. (5) During each production day, the trailing cables and the circuit breakers will be examined in accordance with all 30 CFR provisions. (6) Permanent warning labels will be installed and maintained on the load center identifying the location of each short-circuit protection device. These labels will warn miners not to change or alter the settings of these devices. (7) If the affected trailing cables are damaged in any way during the shift, the cable will be de-energized and repairs made. (8) The alternative method will not be implemented until all miners who have been designated to operate the bolters, or any other person designated to examine the trailing cables or trip settings on the circuit breakers, have received the proper training as to the performance of their duties. (9) Within 60 days after the proposed decision and order becomes final, the petitioner will submit proposed revisions for their approved 30 CFR part 48 training plans to the District Manager. These revisions will specify task training for miners designated to examine the trailing cables for safe operating condition and verify that the short-circuit settings of the circuitinterrupting devices that protect the affected trailing cables do not exceed the settings specified previously in this petition. The training will include the following elements: (a) The hazards of setting short-circuit interrupting device(s) too high to adequately protect the trailing cables. (b) How to verify that the circuit interrupting device(s) protecting the trailing cable(s) are properly set and maintained. (c) Mining methods and operating procedures that will protect the trailing cables against damage. (d) Proper procedures for examining the trailing cables to ensure that the cables are in safe operating condition by visually inspecting the entire cable, observing the insulation, the integrity of splices, nicks and abrasions. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded by the standard. Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. 2016–11433 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4520–43–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 May 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petition for Modification 1. Corporate Stabilization Fund Quarterly Report. 2. Board Briefing, Call Report Modernization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: This notice amends a petition for modification published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2016, for the Marfork Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 457, Whitesville, West Virginia 25193. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (Email), or 202–693–9441 (Facsimile). [These are not toll-free numbers.] Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board, Telephone: 703–518–6304. Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2016–11599 Filed 5–12–16; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information—NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide National Science Foundation. Request for comment notice. AGENCY: Correction ACTION: This notice corrects the Mine and Mine I.D. No. in the notice. The Mine and Mine I.D. No. referenced in the April 13, 2016 Federal Register notice on page 21905, Docket Number M– 2016–009–C, was listed as Marsh Fork Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46–08551. The correct mine name is Marsh Fork Preparation Plant, and the correct Mine I.D. No. is 46–08374. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing safety standard 30 CFR 77.214(a) to permit an alternative method for backfilling and reclamation of the abandoned portal area mine openings associated with the abandoned Marsh Fork Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 46– 08551, using coal refuse as the backfill material. The petitioner specifically requests approval to backfill four abandoned mine openings associated with inactive Marsh Fork Mine, Cedar Grove coal seam portal area with coal refuse. SUMMARY: Sheila McConnell, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. 2016–11434 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4520–43–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Sunshine Act Meeting 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016. PLACE: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street (All visitors must use Diagonal Road Entrance), Alexandria, VA 22314–3428. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: TIME AND DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The primary purpose of this revision is to update revise the PAPPG to incorporate a number of policyrelated changes. The draft NSF PAPPG is now available for your review and consideration on the NSF Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/. To facilitate review, revised text has been highlighted in yellow throughout the document to identify significant changes. A brief comment explanation of the change also is provided. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. In addition to the type of comments identified above, comments also are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 94 / Monday, May 16, 2016 / Notices of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be received by July 15, 2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: ‘‘National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information—NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide’’. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0058. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2018. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an information collection for three years. Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Public Law 81–507) sets forth NSF’s mission and purpose: ‘‘To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. . . .’’ The Act authorized and directed NSF to initiate and support: • Basic scientific research and research fundamental to the engineering process; • Programs to strengthen scientific and engineering research potential; • Science and engineering education programs at all levels and in all the various fields of science and engineering; • Programs that provide a source of information for policy formulation; and • Other activities to promote these ends. NSF’s core purpose resonates clearly in everything it does: Promoting achievement and progress in science and engineering and enhancing the potential for research and education to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 May 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 contribute to the Nation. While NSF’s vision of the future and the mechanisms it uses to carry out its charges have evolved significantly over the last six decades, its ultimate mission remains the same. Use of the Information: The regular submission of proposals to the Foundation is part of the collection of information and is used to help NSF fulfill this responsibility by initiating and supporting merit-selected research and education projects in all the scientific and engineering disciplines. NSF receives more than 50,000 proposals annually for new projects, and makes approximately 11,000 new awards. Support is made primarily through grants, contracts, and other agreements awarded to approximately 2,000 colleges, universities, academic consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The awards are based mainly on merit evaluations of proposals submitted to the Foundation. The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the operations of its information collection to identify and address excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the proposed principal investigator(s)/ project director(s) or the co-principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s). Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 120 hours is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 50,000 proposals are expected during the course of one year for a total of 6,000,000 public burden hours annually. Dated: May 11, 2016. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2016–11466 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 30349 Week of May 16, 2016 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. Briefing on the Status of Lessons Learned from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (Public Meeting), (Contact: Kevin Witt: 301–415–2145) This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address—https://www.nrc.gov/. Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1) 1:30 p.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1) Week of May 23, 2016—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of May 23, 2016. Week of May 30, 2016—Tentative Wednesday, June 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. Briefing on Security Issues (Closed Ex. 1) Thursday, June 2, 2016 9:00 a.m. Briefing on Results of the Agency Action Review Meeting (Public Meeting), (Contact: Andrew Waugh: 301–415–5601) This meeting will be webcast live at the Web address—https://www.nrc.gov/. 2:00 p.m. Discussion of Management and Personnel Issues (Closed—Ex. 2 & 6) Week of June 6, 2016—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of June 6, 2016. Week of June 13, 2016—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of June 13, 2016. Week of June 20, 2016—Tentative Monday, June 20, 2016 9:00 a.m. Meeting with Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy (Public Meeting), (Contact: Albert Wong: 301–415–3081) Thursday, June 23, 2016 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2016–0001] Sunshine Act Meeting Notice DATES: May 16, 23, 30; June, 6, 13, 20, 2016. Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. PLACE: STATUS: PO 00000 Public and closed. Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9:00 a.m. Discussion of Security Issues (Closed Ex. 3) The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. For more information or to verify the status of meetings, contact Denise McGovern at 301–415–0681 or via email at Denise.McGovern@nrc.gov. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the Internet at: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ public-meetings/schedule.html. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award 
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Request for comment notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on the NSF 
Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The primary 
purpose of this revision is to update revise the PAPPG to incorporate a 
number of policy-related changes.
    The draft NSF PAPPG is now available for your review and 
consideration on the NSF Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/. To facilitate review, revised text has been highlighted in 
yellow throughout the document to identify significant changes. A brief 
comment explanation of the change also is provided.
    After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare 
the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no 
longer than 3 years.
    In addition to the type of comments identified above, comments also 
are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the 
use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use

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of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by July 15, 2016 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF Proposal and 
Award Policies and Procedures Guide may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal 
holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: ``National Science Foundation Proposal/Award 
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide''.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0058.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2018.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an 
information collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 
(Public Law 81-507) sets forth NSF's mission and purpose:
    ``To promote the progress of science; to advance the national 
health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. . . 
.''
    The Act authorized and directed NSF to initiate and support:
     Basic scientific research and research fundamental to the 
engineering process;
     Programs to strengthen scientific and engineering research 
potential;
     Science and engineering education programs at all levels 
and in all the various fields of science and engineering;
     Programs that provide a source of information for policy 
formulation; and
     Other activities to promote these ends.
    NSF's core purpose resonates clearly in everything it does: 
Promoting achievement and progress in science and engineering and 
enhancing the potential for research and education to contribute to the 
Nation. While NSF's vision of the future and the mechanisms it uses to 
carry out its charges have evolved significantly over the last six 
decades, its ultimate mission remains the same.
    Use of the Information: The regular submission of proposals to the 
Foundation is part of the collection of information and is used to help 
NSF fulfill this responsibility by initiating and supporting merit-
selected research and education projects in all the scientific and 
engineering disciplines. NSF receives more than 50,000 proposals 
annually for new projects, and makes approximately 11,000 new awards.
    Support is made primarily through grants, contracts, and other 
agreements awarded to approximately 2,000 colleges, universities, 
academic consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The 
awards are based mainly on merit evaluations of proposals submitted to 
the Foundation.
    The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the 
operations of its information collection to identify and address 
excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent 
inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the 
proposed principal investigator(s)/project director(s) or the co-
principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 
120 hours is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 50,000 
proposals are expected during the course of one year for a total of 
6,000,000 public burden hours annually.

    Dated: May 11, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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